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(3) Adequacy of the proposal, if any, to plant vegetation to mitigate <br /> environmental effects of the removal of the trees to be felled; <br /> (4) The effect the tree removal will have on the environmental <br /> quality of the area, including scenic and wildlife habitat values; and <br /> {5) The topography of the land and the effect of the felling on <br /> erosion, soil retention, stability of earth, flow and character of surface waters <br /> and steams, and protection of nearby trees and windbreaks. <br /> (6) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this subparagraph, no <br /> motorized vehicles, other than vehicles with rubber tires shall be used to <br /> remove trees from a lot, nor shall a road be constructed as part of any logging <br /> permit. <br /> (7) An exception to the criteria of subsection (6) of this <br /> subparagraph may be granted by the City if the applicant can demonstrate to <br /> the satisfaction of the City that wooded areas along ridgelines and hilltops <br /> would be retained for their scenic and wildlife habitat values, and wooded <br /> areas along property lines would be retained to provide buffers from adjacent <br /> properties. <br /> (c} In addition to compliance with the criteria in subsections (a) and (b) <br /> of this section, in the event a plot plan for full development of the property has not <br /> been approved, the proposed tree felling must also be in compliance with all of the <br /> following criteria: <br /> (1) The felling must be consistent with preservation of the site's <br /> future development potential and preservation of important natural values as <br /> prescribed in the Metro Plan and the Eugene Code, 1971; <br /> {2) Wooded areas associated with natural drainageways and water <br /> areas shall be retained to preserve riparian habitat and to minimize erosion; <br /> (3) Wooded areas that will likely provide an attractive on-site <br /> amenity to occupants of future developments shall be retained; <br /> (4) Wooded areas along ridgelines and hilltops shall be retained for <br /> their scenic and wildlife habitat values; <br /> (5) Wooded areas along property lines shall be retained to provide <br /> buffers from adjacent properties; <br /> (b) Trees shall be retained in sufficiently large areas and dense <br /> stands so as to ensure against windthraw; and <br /> <br /> Administrative Rule R-6.305 - 4 <br /> <br />